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    Prédiction (en. Prediction)

    /pʁe.di.k.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Act of predicting a future event.
    The weather prediction is sometimes inaccurate.
    La prédiction de la météo est parfois imprécise.
    Set of knowledge or theories allowing for the anticipation of an outcome.
    His prediction regarding the stock market turned out to be accurate.
    Sa prédiction concernant le marché boursier s'est révélée exacte.
    Prophecy or announcement of a forthcoming event.
    Ancient writings contain many predictions about the future of humanity.
    Les anciennes écrits contiennent de nombreuses prédictions sur l'avenir de l'humanité.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praedictio', derived from 'praedicere' which means 'to announce in advance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    weather prediction
    Forecast regarding climatic conditions.
    prédiction météo
    astrological prediction
    Forecast based on the movements of celestial bodies.
    prédiction astrologique
    to make a prediction
    Stating what might happen in the future.
    faire une prédiction

    Related Words

    to predict
    Announcing a future event.
    prédire
    predictive
    Related to the ability to foresee.
    prédictif
    forecast
    Estimation of what will happen.
    prévision

    Slang Meanings

    To foresee something informally.
    He tossed out a prediction about the match score.
    Il a balancé une prédiction sur le score du match.
    Using a feeling to anticipate an event.
    She made her little prediction based on the mood of the evening.
    Elle a fait sa petite prédiction basée sur l'ambiance de la soirée.